Administrative Assistant

The Administrative Assistant performs a basic range of secretarial and administrative duties, including answering phones, ordering office supplies, simple data entry, filing etc.

OrePac Building Products seeks dynamic individuals who exemplify excellence in quality, trust, value, and service. Our ideal candidate for this position is organized and professional with excellent multitasking and communication skills.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS PACKAGE:

• Competitive compensation, D.O.E. + opportunities for quarterly/annual performance bonuses based on branch/company/employee performance + annual reviews with opportunities for pay increases based on employee performance.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance up to 70% paid by OrePac.
• FREE Informed Health Line and Health Advocates.
• Health Spending Account (HSA) available with up to $1,000 annual OrePac contribution.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) available.
• FREE Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• FREE life and Long-Term Disability (LTD) insurance.
• Short-Term Disability (STD) insurance available.
• Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness plans available.
• 401K with up to 3.5% OrePac contribution.
• Paid time off (PTO) as specified above.
• Paid sick time as specified above.
• 7 paid holidays annually.
• FREE gym membership.
• Employee discount.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Copy, scan, and distribute documents as needed.
• Place orders for office supplies as needed.
• Receive, sort, and route mail and publications.
• Answer incoming telephone calls, determine the purpose of calls, and forward calls to the appropriate personnel or departments.
• Welcome on-site visitors and determine the nature of their visit to announce their arrival to the appropriate personnel. Monitor visitor access as needed.
• Provide prompt and accurate assistance to the sales staff, Sales Manager, and General Manager as needed. Tasks may include, but are not limited to:
  • Entering orders into the computer system.
  • Answering customer questions.
• Provide backup assistance to the Office Manager or HR Manager as needed. Tasks may include, but are not limited to:
  • Submitting daily invoices.
  • Processing credit and debit memos.
  • Processing merchandise returns (RMA’s).
  • Entering bank deposits.
  • Reviewing employee credit card reports.
  • Reviewing payroll.
  • Assisting with HR duties and paperwork.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Professional demeanor in representing the organization, and generally be friendly and confident.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine correspondence and to speak to customers in a professional manner.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Strong multitasking skills, including the ability to re-prioritize tasks throughout the day based on changing needs and directions.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent detail orientation skills.
• Adjusted typing speed of minimum 60WPM.

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• 1 or more years of experience in an administrative field.
• Any combination of education, training, or experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position will be accepted in place of the education and/or experience requirements listed for this role.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Regularly required to see, talk, and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, the ability to adjust focus, and peripheral vision.
• Ability to lift files, open filing cabinets, and bend or stand on a stool as necessary.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• The noise level in the work environment is generally quiet.
• This position operates in a professional office environment.
• This position routinely uses standard office equipment such as laptop computers, photocopiers, and smartphones.

DRESS CODE:

• All employees are expected to wear clothing appropriate for the nature of OrePac business and the type of work being performed. Clothing should be neat, clean, and tasteful.

SAFETY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Report all incidents and accidents to one’s immediate supervisor immediately or within 24 hours.
• Maintain the work area in a safe and healthful condition.
• Report, and whenever possible correct, unsafe working conditions to branch leadership.
• Operate vehicles while in the course of employment in a safe and lawful manner.
• Provide assistance to reduce or eliminate workplace hazards.
• Comply with company drug testing policies and procedures.
• Comply with company Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) policies. OrePac will provide required PPE to employees.

OREPAC HISTORY & CULTURE:

At OrePac we value trust, integrity, and a dedication to excellence. That commitment can be found in the services we offer, the quality of the products we provide, and the way we treat our employees and customers. This dedication to our markets has enabled us to make a positive impact on the shelter industry and the communities we serve.

Our vision is to create trusted partnerships by providing quality products and maintaining strong relationships through unmatched service, operations, and logistics. Our mission: Make Complicated Simple™.

LEGAL STATEMENTS:

This job description is not intended to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

Regularly scheduled workdays, hours, and shifts are described above. Shift availability may vary. Hours may need to be extended or adjusted at any time, with or without notice, to meet the needs of the organization.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The required skills, education, experience, and physical demands listed above are representative of the minimum knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to perform the essential functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work environment characteristics described above are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

OrePac supports a safe and drug-free workplace. OrePac may administer a pre-employment background check and/or drug-screen, as well as random and/or reasonable suspicion drug-screens during employment.

Employees are required to perform safety duties and responsibilities in accordance with acceptable and safe work procedures. OrePac’s safety policy requires the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in designated safety-sensitive areas while on OrePac property. OrePac employees who handle or deliver OrePac products while not on OrePac property are required to adhere to OrePac’s safety policy and use the required PPE necessary for their specific role.

The dress code described above is representative of what an employee must wear while performing the duties of this position. Individual branches may issue more specific guidelines than what is outlined below. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with religious beliefs, observances, or practices related to the dress code.

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